CDL Bucket Truck Operator

DCS is a family-owned and operated business that values employees like family. We provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure and maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and commercial/residential customers across the United States. Our team enjoys generous compensation packages, employee engagement events, and career development programs.

About the Role

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking an experienced CDL Bucket Truck Operator with a strong background in professional tree trimming and removal. The successful candidate will operate bucket trucks and other CDL-required equipment while performing tree trimming, removals, and right-of-way vegetation maintenance along state highways. We strongly encourage women and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree trimming, pruning, and removals along state highways and rights-of-way.
• Operate bucket trucks to safely access and trim/remove trees and branches.
• Assist with tree takedowns, including cutting, lowering, and processing limbs and sections of trees.
• Operate chainsaws and other hand and power tools used in professional tree work.
• Load, haul, and remove brush, logs, limbs, and other tree debris from work areas.
• Safely work around traffic, overhead utilities, and other roadside hazards.
• Perform traffic control measures and establish appropriate work-zone safety areas.
• Safely operate dump trucks, bucket trucks, and other CDL-required vehicles and equipment within the employee’s license classification.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Properly secure tools, equipment, logs, brush, and materials for transportation.
• Maintain and care for assigned trucks, equipment, and tools.
• Follow all company, DOT, OSHA, and job-site safety requirements.
• May operate standard-shift/manual transmission vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Valid CDL appropriate for the equipment being operated.
• 5 years clean MVR (motor vehicle record).
• OSHA 10 and up-to-date medical card required.
• Previous professional experience operating bucket trucks.
• Experience performing tree trimming, tree removal, and/or arboricultural work strongly preferred.
• Ability to safely operate chainsaws and other tree-care equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work safely around traffic, roadside hazards, and overhead utilities.
• Must be able to follow safety procedures and work effectively as part of a crew.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee referral bonus.

Pay

Prevailing wage rates apply.

DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. Candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks, drug screenings, and motor vehicle record checks.